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If Montana Is So Great, Why Are We Not Happy?
Can Happiness Really Be Measured? Is it possible to quantify happiness? We all recognize our own feelings of happiness, but can an entire state be happier than a neighboring state? WalletHub’s Search For The Happiest State In America WalletHub...

Old Farmer's Almanac map which states will have a 'steamy' Fall and a cold Winter
The Old Farmer's Almanac has issued its Fall and Winter 2025 forecast and things are looking dry and hot for most parts of the US this season. The Old Farmer is a prominent authority in meteorology and offers accurate, long-range weather forecasts...

New Great Falls hospital fundraiser has history of forgery, allegations of promoting fake Kamala Harris event
In 2019, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign accused Adrian Swensen of creating and promoting a fake, $200-per-plate event in Salt Lake City while working as a volunteer fundraiser. The next day, he was arrested in Wyoming in a car that had been...

Tepid economy could be thorn in Trump administration’s desire for baby boom
As President Donald Trump campaigned for the White House during the 2024 cycle, he was empathetic to many people's top concerns: the economy and its effect on their families. “Starting on Day One, we will end inflation and make America affordable...

Montana utility board declines to act on climate petition
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Public Service Commission declined to make a declaratory ruling incorporating climate change into its regulatory...

How The Montana Plan Aims To End Dark Money In Politics
The following is information provided by the Transparent Election Initiative: Everyone in our community is invited to a talk by Jeff Mangan, former Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, regarding the Transparent Election Initiative, also...

The Stroller, Sept. 13, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime...

Two dogs rescued in Hillsborough County animal cruelty case make healthy recovery, ready for new homes
The two pups were made available for adoption on Saturday. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Two dogs who were rescued in an animal cruelty case are recovering and are ready to find forever homes. Hope and Spirit were first brought to the Humane Society...

Bemidji's Steve DeKrey reflects on long career teaching around the world
BEMIDJI — Like many youngsters who grew up in Bemidji during the 1950s and '60s, Steve DeKrey remembers enjoying an idyllic childhood. But it was the one year his family spent in Hawaii that opened his eyes to a bigger world and led to an...

Montana Department of Justice warns about over-the-counter opioid
HELENA — The Montana Department of Justice is warning people about the over-the-counter opioid, 7-OH. According to the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ), 7-OH is a potent by-product of the plant kratom, which is imported from Southeast Asia and...

Montana school bus driver cited for careless driving following bus crash
BILLINGS - The driver of the Billings school bus that crashed off the road a week ago, injuring three students and sending one to the hospital, was cited for careless driving, the Montana Highway Patrol told MTN News. The agency said a tire popped...

Oregon vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds for September 13 — College Football Week 3
Photo By - Imagn Images. Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore during a timeout. The No. 4 Oregon Ducks are heavily favored to start 3-0 on the season when they visit the 1-1 Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, September 13. "Big Noon Kickoff" comes...

Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy | Todd O'Hair
Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination, and some risk. Whether it's a family business, a new startup, or a local infrastructure project, real growth doesn't happen overnight — it is earned and requires...

Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, September 5, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. Dal Segall pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and negligent assault in a head-on Highway 83 crash that killed Wyatt Potts and critically injured three others,...

Animal shelter evacuated and staff hospitalised following meth burn mishap
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Lower your utility bills and help make Montana healthier | Susan Bilo
Take charge and lower your utility bills by using energy and water more wisely and at the same time make Montana healthier. What’s the connection? Most of the energy used in Montana is from fossil fuels (natural gas, coal and oil) resulting in the...

Montana job market shows low AI threat despite tech sector shifts
MONTANA - Recent findings from Oxford Economics suggest that higher unemployment among recent college graduates is linked to a structural shift in the tech sector, with entry-level positions increasingly displaced by artificial intelligence. This...

Where to watch Oregon vs. Northwestern football today for free
The Northwestern Wildcats will host the No. 4 Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten Conference matchup today. Fans can catch the action at noon ET on Fox, with streaming available through Fubo, Sling and DirecTV. Streaming Options Streaming Options...

Opinion: Children are not houses
Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. A recent article from the Josiah Bartlett Center compared government regulation of housing and child care, claiming both industries suffer from overregulation....

Montana Guard Rescues 71-Year-Old Hiker
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 — The Montana Army National Guard recently completed a high-altitude search and rescue mission to recover a missing 71-year-old hiker in the Stillwater Plateau region of the Beartooth Mountains. The operation showcased seamless...